NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLI, Issue 6153, 9 June 1885, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

ScHOLABSHrp.—We learn

that the 1 facts in connection with Mr Tinline's establishment of a scholarship were incorrectly etated in yesterday's issue. The facts are as follows:—Before leaving for England Mr Tinline left with Mr George Harper a sum of £1000 to be invested, the income to be applied towards the maintenance of a scholarship at the New Zealand University in connection with English literature. It is to be open, we understand, to all undergraduates in the first or second section of the B.A. degree examination. It is to be awarded on the senior scholarship English literature papers, and the holder is to spend his honors year at Canterbury College. We may add that Mr Tinline left £1200 with Mr Sharp, of Nelson, for a like purpose, but to be locally applied in connection with the educational establishments in that city.

Whathbb Exchano*.—New Zealand,

yesterday—Depression passing, approaching from westward, strong wind on N.W. coast and heavy rain. Australia—Fine weather, with heavy pressure, highest to eastward, wind westerly, light showers in the South. Barometers:— Rossell, 30.0; Wellington and Bluff, 29.8; Sydney, 30.2; other stations, 30.0.

Thh South Sxa Islands.—Quite a number of prominent citizens went through to Lyttelton yesterday to bid Godspeed to Mr T. Pavitt, the delegate of the IndusI trial Affß<Kiiivtifln to fo° South Sea Islande, who left by the Janei Nicool yesterday .afternoon. Amongst those present were Messrs E. Banks, Vice-President of the : Industrial Association, Messrs J. T. Matron, Cox, T. I. Joynt, J. Ollivier, 8.M., Howland, F. Jenkins, W. F. Warner, acd several others. The vessel left for tie Islands via Wellington and Auckland during tte afternoon.

Iktkbbttttkd CjlKlk.—Both cables between Bombay and Aden axe interrupted. Daring the interruption messages for Africa may be sent marked, "via Teheran, Europe and Suez/ at an extra charge of 3s 9d per word. SmFPnsa eojCPANT.-tS'he New Zealand are. in receipt of a cablegram from London, advising the.de? 831.5. Buapehn, Captain Greenstreefc, from Plymouth for Port Chalmers, on 6th mat. Football. — A jnatch was played on Saturday between theSecond, of Kingston and Union Second, resulting in an easy win for Kingston by thirty points to nil. ■ Disteict Coubt.—This month's sitting of the District Court lasted but a short time yesterday morning. His Honor Judge Ward presided, and disposed of the cases on the list by-granting, applications for where both sides consented, and striking oat the actions in which .the parties interested failed to put in an appearance.- - I Bad Thoboughfabbs.—Now that the I wet season has fairly set in, it behoves those who have the supervision of the streets of this oily to see that our roads and footpaths are properly drained. Chancery Lane is decidedly a thoroughfare that should have immediate attention. At noon yesterday, in spite of the little rain that had fallen, the lane was one long puddle, and if the wet continues, it will certainly be almost impossible to walkthrough. A small concrete channel on one side would remedy the defect, and be a great boon to those whose business takes them through that lane.

Sydenham Bobough Council.—At a special meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council held on Saturday evening , / the tender of Messrs Moore and Mcßae was accepted for the erection of new Council Chambers. Tne contract price is JBISI 12s 6d, and the time two months. The Bite on which the building is to be erected is situated immediately in front of the present offices. His Worahip the Mayor, Crs. Langdown, Jones, Forrester, Gledhill, Comber, and Sherlock were present at the meeting. Zttlxj Thompson.—Mr W. H. Thompson, better known as "Zulu" Thompson, writes from Sydney to contradict the idea that the panorama recently showing here under the name of Thompson's Soudan War has anything to do with him. Those who remember Mr W. H. Thompson's really artistic pictures will not think for one moment of confounding them with the exceedingly unartifitic ones forming the Soudan War. Mr Thompson adds that he intends visiting New Zealand shortly with a new panorama. His numerous friends will be glad to see him once more.

The Bankbuptcy Act.—By an Order in Council, dated 2nd June, the following new role under the Bankruptcy Act is brought into operation :—" The recommendation of a person for the appointment of Deputy Assignee of the estate of any bankrupt shall be made under the hand and seal of the Official Assignee for the district in which, such bankrupt shall have filed his declaration or shall have been adjudicated a bankrnpt, and such recommendation shall be duly filed in the Court in which bankruptcy proceedings then are. Any such reoommendation when made and filed as aforesaid, shall be deemed to be an application under section 40 of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883." I Mutual Improvement Class. —The usual weekly meeting of the St. Asaph* street Mutual Improvement Class was held on Friday evening last. There was a fair attendance of members, the Rev. H. B. Bedstone occupying the chair* : Several persons were nominated for election. The programme consisted of impromptu speeches by Mr J. Hanan on the " Social Evils of Tobacco Smoking," Mr S. Bowron on " The Advantages to be derived from the Study of History," Mr J. F. Trerise on "Why have the Anglo-Saxons proved such good colonists?" Mr &. Bowron on "What matters ought to be taken into consideration in choosing partners for life ?" and Mr Beckley on " Name Borne of the greatest British generals, and give one or more important features in their character or actions." The discussions which followed the speeches were taken part in by Messrs E. H. Turner, Eobson, W. H. Parkes, J. Voas,T. Steele, and the Chairman. It was announced that the subject for next evening would be a debate on the question, " Is it desirable to extend the tranchiae to women ?" A moat pleasant and profitable meeting >waß brought to a ;clo|e by the Chairman pronouncing the benediction. AgBICTTLTUBAL AND PABTQBJS3, ASSOCIATION.—The annual report, or to speak by the card an account, of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association for the year 1884-5 has just been issued. The energetic Secretary, Mr Murphy, is plways endeavor*, ing to devise some fresh, method of conveying information with regard to this Association, and he has succeeded on this occasion. The pamphlet under notice contains, in addition to the information usually comprised in it, a complete list of the prize-lakers at the recent show., This will form a most valuable record in the future, and the only regret is that it was not started at an earlier period of the history of the Association. The report also, it may be noted, comprises the firet start in a field which it is to be hoped will be extensively occupied in the future, viz., the record of prizes to be offered for competition for essays ■on subjects connected with agriculture. Of these two are offered, and it is to be hoped the \ example thus eet will be extensively followed. The offers already received are as follows:—Mr D. Brown (Akaroa) £5, to be used as the beginning of a f and for giving prizes for the best es3ays on the improvement of agriculture in the Canterbury district; Mr C. G. Tripp i>2 2s, towards a prize for the best essay on the fly and grub destructive to turnips, and the best method of cultivating turnip 3 on a large scale. Thb Compacts of Last Session.— Mr Hnrsthouse, member for Motueka, is rather rough on some of our representatives. Addressing his constituents the other day, he remarked —"The proposal was made that Sir J. Vogel and Mr Stout should join Major Atkinson and Mr Mitcheleon, and that each of the party should nominate two others, and that the remainder would support them' if their measures were reasonable. Fourteen Canterbury members had promised Major Atkinson that if he offered terms to Sir Julius Vogel and the latter refused they would give him (Major Atkinson) their hearty support. They offered to put it into writing, but Major Atkinson declined, saying he was treating with honest and honorable gentlemen whose word was sufficient. Sir Julius declined the coalition unless he was to be Premier, but this was refused, as it was considered that he had no prior right over Major Atkinson. That was the reason the coalition broke down. But mark the sequel. The Atkinson party supposed that in accordance with their promise the fourteen Canterbury members would support them, instead of which only one went into the lobby with them. He was not vindictive, but, so sure as he was speaking, a day of reckoning with these Canterbury men would come, and he hoped to be there when it arrived.

East Oxfobd School Commtttbb.—The usual monthly meeting of the East Oxford District School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening. Present —Mr E. H. Parish (Chairman), Eev. J. Sheldon, T. Sharplain, A. Aldridge, W. Pegg, F. Comyns, A. Jones. The following correspondence was read, viz.:—From the Board of Education (in reply to a letter from the Committee re putting children back to a lower standard) stating that the Master was within his rights ana could use his discretion. From the Master asking the Committee for testimonials to assist him to obtain another school, in consequence of the Committee passing a resolution to limit the holidays bo that they shall not exceed six weeks during the year. Besolved that the Board of Education be written to in reply to their memo of the 19th inst., informing them that the Committee protest against teachers being allowed to put children back at their own discretion. Besolved that the Secretary be instructed to write to the Master informing ht|»| foHfr trh ft jyfoorog totihinr late resolution regarding the holidays, and whenever he sends in bis resignation the Committee will consider the matter of <;ay^imfiT;i|iiq. There being no further businfts, a vote of thanks to the terminated the meeting.

Thx Ltttb-tok Fbatos.—Three more eases of the Lyttelton railway frauds were disposed of yesterday, making nine in. all out of the eleven. All the accused have been committed for triaL The remainder of the cases will be dealt with to-day. -. AccnnNT at Camsidb.—On Saturday night, in the darkness, a dog cart waa capenfeden the Cam-road, ncr Kaiapoi, and Mr Samuel Moody-had an arm broken by 'being.thrown out.:. >. - r WooLSTOS laaksstse Comhittsk.— The .annual meeting of the Woolston IdoensingCommitteearae held yesterday at noon*. Eresent —E. 3, -McDiaimid, *J. O'Neill, E. Brown, and J. H. Hopkins (Chairman). The police report waa read. Transfer of license of Heathcote Arms *Hotel from H. Coughlan (by E. C. Latter Official Assignee) toJ- M». Thompson was confirmed.. J. M, Thompson's application I for ten) o?jclock license was granted. J* ; doles* application for eleven o'clock license I was also granted. Halswill Road Boabd Elkction-. — The following is the number of votes recorded at the election of Hals well Boad Board on Friday:—C. P. Beadel 127,! J. -P. Lee 126, Hon. E. Gray 109, S. NuttlO9, S. Garforth 73, C. Deal 68. Messrs Beadel, Lee, Gray, Nutt, and Garforth ! were therefore elected.

Kibwbb. — A Mutual Improvement Society has been successfully started at Kirwee, and already boasts a large number of members, meetings being held in the Town Hall every Monday.

Malvxbn.—Heavy rain set in at midnight on Sunday, continuing all day on Monday without cessation. The level land has the appearance of being flooded, consequent on the large quantity of water lying about. Culverts and drains are completely blocked, and unable to clear the .water-tables. Fortunately £the temperature, is higher than usual in the absence of any wind. Very slight damage has yet been done. The rive? Hawkins is heavily flooded. On Saturday night a heavy gale Jblew from the north-west, which has done 'some damage to the stacks that are still standing in the district. When our letter left yesterday there was no appearance of [ the rain ceasing.

" A Novel Walking Stick.-—lt seems incredible, says the "Bangitdkei Advocate," that a man should be able to carry his walking-stick in bis waistcoat pocket, and yet this what Mr George Baker,jxjstmaater at Marton, can do. The walking stick is composed of thin sheetiron, and can be rolled into a space about twice the size of an ordinary match-box. Though it weighs only a few ounces, it is as firm ac an ordinary walking-stick.

St. John's.—The concert by the choir of St. John's, Latimer Square, under the direction of Mr Arthur Towsey, will be given this evening in the schoolroom. The programme, to whiok reference has already been made, is a very attractive one.

Smoke Concert.—A smoke concert, for which a most attractive programme of vocal and instrumental items has been prepared, will take place to-night in the commodious lodgeroom of the C.M.X. Same of the best known of our amateurs will take part on the occasion. DIBTEICT Bo&bd op Health.—The meeting of the delegates of local bodies convened with reference to the formation of a District Board of Health, will be held at the City Council Chambers this afternoon.

Gifts.—The House Steward of the Christchurch Hospital acknowledges, with thanks,gifte of books and periodicals from Mrs Wilson, Sydenham, and Mrs Westenra.

Acknowledgment.—The Committee of the Railway Fire Brigade desires to acknowledge, with thanks, oa behalf of the family who were recently burnt put at S" rdenham, the following contributions: — re Simpson, Southbridge, 1 parcel clothing ; Mrs VVbitelaw, Sydenham, 1 Co; Airs G. Duncan, Opawa, 1 do; Mrs Martin, Chester etreet east, 1 do; Mr Staunton, Christchurch, 1 do; a lady, Gloucester street west, 1 do; a lady, Windmill road, 1 do; anonymous, 3 parcels and Is; and from T. A., Worcester street, £1, all of which have been duly handed over.